Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Xiaomi · Phone

6.6/ 10 — Average

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Samsung · Phone

6.3/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is too close to call — 6.6 overall against 6.3.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S takes 3 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has the smoother display — 120Hz against 90Hz.
  • On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has the higher-resolution main camera — 108 MP against 50 MP.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S charges faster — 33W wired against 25W.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12SSamsung Galaxy A23 5G
Performance4.8Tie4.9Tie
Camera7.3Better6.4
Display7.3Better6.6
Battery7.2Tie7.1Tie
Software6.3Tie6.6Tie
Audio7.3Better6.5
Call Quality6.27.8Better
Design & Build—6.2

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12SSamsung Galaxy A23 5G
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date26 Apr 20232 Sep 2022
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 13, MIUI 14Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
ChipsetHelio G96Snapdragon 695
Chipset (as published)Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 619
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slotDedicated slotDedicated slot
Display
Display size6.43″6.6″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,408 pixels
Panel typeOLEDLCD (other)
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,000 nits—
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W25W
Body & build
Dimensions159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm165.4 × 76.9 × 8.4 mm
Weight176 g197 g
ColoursOnyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl GreenBlack, White, Peach, Blue
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Materials—Glass, Plastic
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereo—
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
FingerprintSide-mountedSide-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras108 MP wide (f/1.9) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro
Front cameras16 MP wide (f/2.4)8 MP wide (f/2) · 8 MP wide (f/2.2)
Video (max)1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera · Single16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA 8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · RadioStereo FM radio, recordingFM radio (market/region dependent)
Misc · Models2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42LSM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL
Misc · PriceAbout 110 EUR£ 180.00 / € 200.99

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